is Chicken Biriany fattening?

Question

A chicken biriany is an Indian meal,with chicken,rice,hot sauce and the usual little salad at the side... is this fattening? if so,are there any other dishes you recommend?

hey I have just been out for an indian meal! It was gourgeous (and spicy,which helps burn fat) i am on a diet now and this is my once-a-week treat done with a little mango chutney and some nuts!~ not bad eh

Answer 1

Of course not, it's rice,chicken,hot sauce and salad which is actually recommended in your diet because hot sauce actually helps burn fat quicker.
# unless you have a KORMA with the creamy sauce and pilau rice....now that IS fattening...just stick with your ol' Byriani!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

It depends whether you are cooking it yourself or getting a takeaway.
If you cook it yourself and don't use too much oil - then the answer would be - there are less fattenting meals - e.g. Chicken Tikka or Chicken Tandoori

If it's takeaway or restaurant then it absolutely is fattening - cooked in lots of oil. No cream, but the oil is just as bad. It can be as much as one day's allowance if you're on weight watchers!

I used to have the Tikka and avoid the nan bread, popodoms are ok if you microwave them, but they don't taste the same. I have a recipe for a lovely curry from weight watchers:
Fry an onion in 1 tsp oil
add 1 garlic clove crushed and 1 tsp grated ginger & fry.
Add 1 chicken breast and cook until coloured. Add 1 tbsp curry powder and fry for 2-3 minutes, add a little hot water from kettle until mix thickens. Throw in some coriander until it wilts. Just before you serve, take off he heat and add low fat yogurt and stir until combined. Serve over basmati rice and a sprinkling of coriander. Lovely! Even my kids eat it!

Answer 4

It depends a lot on how the biryani has been cooked. More often than not, for biyani to be really tasty, there is a lot of oil involved. The simple answer to your question would be, yes it is fattening, but a well made biryani is totally worth it. Indulge, but rarely :)

A slightly healthier option may be tandoori chicken, which does not have gravy, is made in an oven and can be prepared without much oil - hence better for you. Enjoy!

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Biriyani in Persian means fried. Why not try some Chicken Tikka with some salad and a Nan without ghee. This has a lower amount of fat.

Answer 7

The chicken biriyani I've had has cream in the sauce, so I imagine it's slightly fattening. I think with most recipes, there are many versions of it, so some cooks probably omit the cream, or subsitiute with something less fattening (milk, perhaps).

Answer 8

Here's some nutritional info. attached to a recipe I found (link is below)


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Total Fat 36g - 55 %
** Saturated Fat 8.2g - 41 %
** Cholesterol 131mg - 44 %
Sodium 1547mg - 62 %
** Potassium 1045mg - 29 %
Total Carbohydrates 78.8g - 25 %
Dietary Fiber 6g - 24 %
Protein 48.2g - 96 %
** Sugars 6g
Vitamin A 11 %
Vitamin C 53 %
Calcium 13 %
Iron 41 %
** Thiamin 25 %
** Niacin 210 %
** Vitamin B6 77 %
** Magnesium 29 %
** Folate 32 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Answer 9

Chicken Biryani.

Answer 10

Not fattening as such. Don't eat too uch rice with a lot of masala . Go for more white rice. Chicken biryani- my favourite.